Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Monument travel guide

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With a population of 5,530, Monument is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States.

When to visit Monument

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Monument in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -10 °C, with an average temperature of -3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 71 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Monument, with an average rainfall of 13 mm.

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How to Get to Monument

Plane

Although Monument doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colorado Springs (COS), which is located 35 km from Monument. The shortest flight to Monument from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monument. The train journey from Monument to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $186 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $238 for a 8h 34m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monument, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Monument takes 459 km and will cost you around $74. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $162 for a journey of 998 km.

Plane

Although Monument doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colorado Springs (COS), which is located 35 km from Monument. The shortest flight to Monument from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monument. The train journey from Monument to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $186 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $238 for a 8h 34m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monument, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Monument takes 459 km and will cost you around $74. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $162 for a journey of 998 km.

Airports near Monument

FNLLoveland Northern Colorado
COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Monument

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
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Delta
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SWISS
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Air France
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Austrian Airlines
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Alaska Airlines
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Finnair
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Cathay Pacific
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Brussels Airlines
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Monument

Hiring a car in Monument

Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Monument (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.89 and $25.18. The most frequently booked car type in Monument is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Monument (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.89 and $25.18. The most frequently booked car type in Monument is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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